I was MIA

**csa** · 09-21-2018, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Gosh Carol. I hope you'll have a stern word with your roofers. No professional roofing team leaves a roof exposed like that. They could have covered exposed areas with a tarp if rain was forecast. In fact, it begs the question, with long range forecasts available these days, why they exposed the roof at all if the weather was changeable.

I agree Mark. I had warned them that morning that the forecast was for 70% rain! There would have been no damage had a horribly strong North wind had not come up and ripped the tarpaper (not the old type; don't know what this new is called), off half of the roof. This paper would have protected the roof & interior from damage, without the wind.

MarkJerling · 09-21-2018, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by csa

I agree Mark. I had warned them that morning that the forecast was for 70% rain! There would have been no damage had a horribly strong North wind had not come up and ripped the tarpaper (not the old type; don't know what this new is called), off half of the roof. This paper would have protected the roof & interior from damage, without the wind.

In that case, it's incompetence. They should have known and come better prepared. Or, the could have used the better roofing wrap which would not have ripped. Or, the could have used a tarp or two Or, they could have used some ply and tie-downs. Or better yet, could have looked at the weather forecast and delayed leaving it all exposed.

I deal with this sort of stuff quite often in my line of work.

**aslyfox** · 09-21-2018, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Gosh Carol. I hope you'll have a stern word with your roofers. . . .

better than that

you may want to see if you have any grounds to sue for damages if your insurance doesn't compensate you adequately

know a good attorney

usually first interviews are free

MarkJerling · 09-21-2018, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

better than that

you may want to see if you have any grounds to sue for damages if your insurance doesn't compensate you adequately

know a good attorney

usually first interviews are free

Before enriching a lawyer you may simply ask the roofers for a discount, Carol.

jeallen01 · 09-21-2018, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

better than that

you may want to see if you have any grounds to sue for damages if your insurance doesn't compensate you adequately

know a good attorney

usually first interviews are free

Personally, I would first threaten them with you doing just that, and then - on the basis that should you win, which is likely, then they will be hit with both the cost of the reparations AND the legal costs - they might well roll over and repair/replace all the damage (etc.) more quickly.

RoxnDox · 09-21-2018, 04:27 PM - **1 Like**

Oh my - glad your computer came thru safely. It's always amazing how much stuff is on them that we depend on (to varying degrees, of course)... Good luck with the roofers and that mess...

**csa** · 09-22-2018, 07:37 AM - **2 Likes**

Folks, I have no intention of suing or threatening the roofer(s). Everything turned out ok, the roof is beautiful, and I just want to move on. Here in the US, people sue at the drop of a hat; I'm not one of them.

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts, it was most appreciated!

**gaweidert** · 09-22-2018, 08:37 AM

Carol. Glad everything worked out okay. I know that where you live you have to go through the sticks to get there and you need to be able to look out for yourself until help arrives. I still have a landline too. You cannot kill that system.

**csa** · 09-22-2018, 08:42 AM

Absolutely, a landline is a must! Cell phones do not get a signal here because of the mountains. Help is a good 30 minutes away, in case of an emergency.

**wtlwdwgn** · 09-22-2018, 10:39 AM - **1 Like**

Hi Carol, happy to hear everything turned out okay after a horrible week. Glad you're back and will post more in "Your Place."

**csa** · 09-22-2018, 11:49 AM

Steve, thank you! It's so good to be back "home" here with all of you!

timb64 · 09-22-2018, 04:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by csa

Folks, I have no intention of suing or threatening the roofer(s). Everything turned out ok, the roof is beautiful, and I just want to move on. Here in the US, people sue at the drop of a hat; I'm not one of them.

Thanks everyone just for your kind thoughts, it was most appreciated!

That's an admirable attitude,sadly lacking in today's world,karma points to you!

**PJ1** · 09-22-2018, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by csa

Cell phones do not get a signal here because of the mount

Just like where I live. Glad it all worked out OK, Carol. Post an image of the new roof so we can all see it was worth it!

**csa** · 09-22-2018, 09:26 PM

First, the old roof.

#2 new roof

**PJ1** · 09-23-2018, 12:55 AM - **1 Like**

The new roof certainly looks like a solid piece of work. I guess it will have snow to contend with soon.

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09-21-2018, 09:15 AM	#16
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling Gosh Carol. I hope you'll have a stern word with your roofers. No professional roofing team leaves a roof exposed like that. They could have covered exposed areas with a tarp if rain was forecast. In fact, it begs the question, with long range forecasts available these days, why they exposed the roof at all if the weather was changeable. I agree Mark. I had warned them that morning that the forecast was for 70% rain! There would have been no damage had a horribly strong North wind had not come up and ripped the tarpaper (not the old type; don't know what this new is called), off half of the roof. This paper would have protected the roof & interior from damage, without the wind.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by csa I agree Mark. I had warned them that morning that the forecast was for 70% rain! There would have been no damage had a horribly strong North wind had not come up and ripped the tarpaper (not the old type; don't know what this new is called), off half of the roof. This paper would have protected the roof & interior from damage, without the wind. In that case, it's incompetence. They should have known and come better prepared. Or, the could have used the better roofing wrap which would not have ripped. Or, the could have used a tarp or two Or, they could have used some ply and tie-downs. Or better yet, could have looked at the weather forecast and delayed leaving it all exposed. I deal with this sort of stuff quite often in my line of work.

09-21-2018, 02:00 PM	#18
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by MarkJerling Gosh Carol. I hope you'll have a stern word with your roofers. . . . better than that you may want to see if you have any grounds to sue for damages if your insurance doesn't compensate you adequately know a good attorney usually first interviews are free

09-21-2018, 02:05 PM	#19
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by aslyfox better than that you may want to see if you have any grounds to sue for damages if your insurance doesn't compensate you adequately know a good attorney usually first interviews are free Before enriching a lawyer you may simply ask the roofers for a discount, Carol.

09-21-2018, 02:06 PM	#20
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by aslyfox better than that you may want to see if you have any grounds to sue for damages if your insurance doesn't compensate you adequately know a good attorney usually first interviews are free Personally, I would first threaten them with you doing just that, and then - on the basis that should you win, which is likely, then they will be hit with both the cost of the reparations AND the legal costs - they might well roll over and repair/replace all the damage (etc.) more quickly.

09-21-2018, 04:27 PM - 1 Like	#21
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Oh my - glad your computer came thru safely. It's always amazing how much stuff is on them that we depend on (to varying degrees, of course)... Good luck with the roofers and that mess...

09-22-2018, 07:37 AM - 2 Likes	#22
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Folks, I have no intention of suing or threatening the roofer(s). Everything turned out ok, the roof is beautiful, and I just want to move on. Here in the US, people sue at the drop of a hat; I'm not one of them. Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts, it was most appreciated!

09-22-2018, 08:37 AM	#23
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Carol. Glad everything worked out okay. I know that where you live you have to go through the sticks to get there and you need to be able to look out for yourself until help arrives. I still have a landline too. You cannot kill that system.

09-22-2018, 08:42 AM	#24
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Absolutely, a landline is a must! Cell phones do not get a signal here because of the mountains. Help is a good 30 minutes away, in case of an emergency.

09-22-2018, 10:39 AM - 1 Like	#25
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	Hi Carol, happy to hear everything turned out okay after a horrible week. Glad you're back and will post more in "Your Place."

09-22-2018, 11:49 AM	#26
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Steve, thank you! It's so good to be back "home" here with all of you!

09-22-2018, 04:36 PM - 1 Like	#27
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	Originally posted by csa Folks, I have no intention of suing or threatening the roofer(s). Everything turned out ok, the roof is beautiful, and I just want to move on. Here in the US, people sue at the drop of a hat; I'm not one of them. Thanks everyone just for your kind thoughts, it was most appreciated! That's an admirable attitude,sadly lacking in today's world,karma points to you!

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PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,481	Originally posted by csa Cell phones do not get a signal here because of the mount Just like where I live. Glad it all worked out OK, Carol. Post an image of the new roof so we can all see it was worth it!

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